Head of Finance & Operations Philanthropy

Job description

Tasks

• Responsibility for all finances and management of the philanthropy division
• Management of proper financial administration, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with legal and internal requirements
• Compliance; Transparency; Reporting
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with external partners, sponsors, and stakeholders
• Supporting the foundation's internal and external communications, particularly with regard to financial and operational issues

Requirements

• Completed university degree in economics, finance, nonprofit management, or a related field
• Several years of professional experience in a comparable position, ideally in a foundation, NGO, or company with a social commitment
• In-depth knowledge of financial management, including budgeting, accounting, controlling, and reporting
• Experience in operational management and process optimization
• High level of familiarity with the regulatory requirements for foundations in Switzerland (foundation law, tax law, compliance)
• Fluent German, knowledge of other languages (such as English, French, Italian) an advantage

We offer

• A responsible and varied role in a meaningful organization
• Workplace in the heart of Zurich, flexible working hours, and the option to work from home
• Freedom and diversity of choice, as well as trusting and respectful cooperation
• Long-term prospects in a stable, sustainable environment at one of the safest universal banks in the world
• Attractive overall package that offers many benefits and perks in addition to salary - from A for retirement provision to Z for zoo tickets - that only the Bank der Zürcherinnen und Zürcher can offer